FEATURED EVENTS

  • Third Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium

    Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, United States

    Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join the law offices of Christopher N. Smith and Global Atlanta for the Third Annual Statewide International Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon, where weโ€™ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. The evening event at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Russia and the U.S.

    Zoom

    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 โ€“ March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • Ballet Folklรณrico de Amalia Hernรกndez 70th Anniversary Tour

    UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd, Athens, GA, United States

    The wonderful Ballet Folklรณrico de Amalia Hernรกndez will perform at the UGA Performing Arts Center on February 4th, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Pre-performance talk in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 pm (free admission). Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernรกndez, Ballet Folklรณrico brings together the vibrant music, dance, and costumes of Mexican folklore […]

  • Export Awareness for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

    Virtual

    Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar to learn how the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) helps minority and women-owned businesses grow internationally. EXIM is an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. EXIM has a dedicated group […]

  • Forsyth County โ€“ A Future Forward for Domestic and Global Businesses

    Zoom

    In this free webinar, distinguished speakers will present their views on some industries of interest for Forsyth County like Advanced Manufacturing, Health Technologies, Information, and Data Center Technologies followed by Q & A. The seminar will highlight the impactful ingredients of a successful economic development strategy for one of Georgia's major counties. Session 1: Forsyth […]

  • Reflecting America in the U.S. Foreign Service

    Zoom

    The U.S Department of State is struggling to reflect the country it represents.ย In 2020, onlyย 57 percentย of Americans identified as โ€œwhite only.โ€ That same year, a Government Accountability Office report found that women and racial minorities working in the State Department wereย nearly 30 percent less likely to be promoted than their white counterparts. โ€œThereโ€™s no one […]

  • New Challenges & New Way Forward: Chinese New Year Business Forum 2022

    Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Office of International Initiatives, World Trade Center-Atlanta, and the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta to learn more about today's challenges and the new way forward for US-China business relationships. Attend in-person or virtually. In-person tickets include parking, and hors d'oeuvres and a drink during the reception from 5:30-6:30 pm. Virtual tickets include only […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Outer Space

    Zoom

    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 โ€“ March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • Anthony Skordi’s ONASSIS – The One Man Show

    PushPush Arts Theatre Annex 3716 Main St, College Park, GA, United States

    PushPush Arts presents Anthony Skordi in the premiere of his one-man show, Onassis, directed by Dikran Tulaine. A new theater production on the life of Aristotle Onassis, called โ€œOnassis, The Playโ€ comes to Atlanta after a run in LA. Hosted by PushPush Arts, from the page to the stage, catch it before it goes to […]

  • Flamenco and Paella — Valentine’s Day Edition

    Bravo! Venue 4120 Chattahoochee Trace Suite C, Duluth, GA, United States

    Celebrate this Valentine's Day with Flamenco & Paella! Enjoy a mixed or salmon paella while watching a flamenco dance show presented by La Candela Flamenco Company. Baile/Dance: Ania "La Candela" Toque/Guitar: Jose Chirinos Cajรณn: Jerry Fields Menu Mixed Meat & Seafood Paella Salmon & Vegetables Paella Wine is complimentary! You are also welcome to bring […]

  • Navigating ‘Gray Zone’ Competition and Conflict

    Piedmont Driving Club 1215 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the ACIR for a luncheon and panel discussion on Navigating "Gray Zone" Competition & Conflict Keynote: Colonel Leon Perkowski, USAF, Army War College Panelists: Col. Jason Groat, Australian Army Mr. Mike Rossman, USAID Lt. Col. Pat Walsh, US Army Reserve About the event: Where does digital assault end and war begin? We see China […]

  • SOLD OUT – Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations: Japan Consul General Luncheon

    The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Joinย Global Atlanta on Wednesday Feb. 16, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLC, this time featuringย  Kazuyuki Takeuchi, Consul General of Japan. This special edition of Consular Conversations is to be held at The Carter Center, where this fall a traditional Japanese bell tower will be built […]

  • Spies, Lies and Algorithms: Author Talk With Amy Zegart

    Zoom

    "Today we face aย critical juncture for American spy agencies, as big as 9/11 โ€” only most people don't know it," says Amy B. Zegart, one of the country's leading experts on intelligence. "New dangers come from tech, not terrorists.ย Emerging technologies likeย AIย andย social mediaย are weakening the strong and empowering the weak, fundamentally changing dynamics of international conflict. […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Climate Change

    Zoom

    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 โ€“ March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • Peter Martin ‘China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy’

    Zoom

    Peter Martin joins the Atlanta Global Studies Center for a discussion on his book, "China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolfย Warriorย Diplomacy," which charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. Peter Martin is Bloomberg's defense policy and intelligence […]

  • A Rialto Series Performance – Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO)

    Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join theย Rialto Center for the Arts atย Georgia State Universityย on February 19, at 8 p.m., to see the Pacific Mambo Orchestra perform live! Artist Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) is a big band with an even bigger sound. Rooted in rich Latin musical traditions, PMO expands and invigorates the big band legacy with an energy all their […]

  • Bike Tour with the Consulate of Switzerland in Atlanta

    King National Park- Parking lot 409 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Civil Bikes in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta are offering bike tours to celebrate Black History Month. Sunday, February 20, 1:30 PM meet up, roll 2- 4:30 PM Black History Month Bike Tour, offers engagement of the rich Black heritage in the Atlanta landscape. Much of the sites holding the histories […]

  • Economic Forecasting Conference — Webinar

    Webex

    Joinย Dr. Rajeev Dhawanย along with guest speakersย Michael Druryย (McVean Trading & Investments, LLC) andย Juliette Tennertย (University of Utah) for a virtual forecasting event examining the national, state, and local economies. Live Q&A sessions will follow the presentations. Speakers Michael Drury, Chief Economist,ย  McVEAN Trading & Investments, LLC Juliette Tennert, Senior Advisor, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute David Eccles […]

  • TAG International Business Presents — Supply Chain: Disruptions, Impacts and Beyond

    Virtual

    A panel discussion to discuss the current supply chain climate and what companies are doing to adjust and cope. The panel comprises the COO of Murrelektronik, VP of Global Freight Forwarding from UPS, and the head of Air Services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The panel will discuss their challenges and what they've done to […]

  • Doing Business with Germany

    Webinar

    Close the Culture Gap and Accelerate your Transatlantic Growth by Learning How to Avoid Major Cross-Cultural Mishaps when Doing Business in Germany. Do you want to boost your business success in German-speaking Europe? Are you interested in protecting your transatlantic investment in talent and assets? This webinar will walk you through the triggers and tripwires […]